How the ancient Romans built roads to last thousands of years
There's a reason why the saying 'All roads lead to Rome' is still a thing.
Tag: Roman Empire
Roman concrete from noblewoman’s tomb still stands strong 2,000 years later. Here’s why
Thousands of years worth of chemical interaction between a particular type of volcanic ash and water have made the Roman ...
Bronze artifact indicates Romans threw enemies to the lions across their empire, even as far as Britain
It's the first evidence of an execution by wild animals in Roman Britain.
What the Roman Empire looked like at its prime in one glorious map
The scale of the Roman Empire during its heyday was unprecedented in the Ancient World.
The Roman Empire changed the environment so much it cooled all of Europe
Even in ancient times, humans were powerful enough to cause slight anomalies in the climate.
Ancient Romans used molten iron to repair their stone-paved roads
Potholes have been causing humans headaches since ancient times.
Some Roman breadmakers took season-long vacations
What do water mills, isotopes, and Roman bread have in common?
British archaeologists find Roman cavalry barracks loaded with weapons and valuables
It's like winning the lottery.
Over 20 hectares of Roman ruins discovered submerged off Tunisian coast
An unexpected archaeological finding confirms devastation at the hand of an ancient tsunami.
How 3rd century Chinese saw the Romans
An ancient Chinese scholar's account of the Roman Empire.
Rome: the unsurpassed supercity of the ancient world
This infographic beautifully illustrates the sophistication of the ancient city of Rome -- a place of innovation, the Silicon Valley ...
Archaeologists zoom in on sunken, ancient African metropolis
Rhapta was one of the most prosperous cities on the African coast, and one of the last trading posts of ...
Archaeologists Discover The World’s Largest Ancient Stone Block
Look at this incredibly big rock. Take a moment, ponder its dimensions, and its weight. Oh, but if you're looking ...
Oldest Roman fort discovered in Germany paints an episode of history
A group of archeologists have identified the oldest known Roman military fortress in Germany, located near the small town of Hermeskei. The ...
Gorgeous Roman helmet sells for 3.6 million
Pictured above is an exquisite Roman helmet and mask, dating from the late first to second century AD, was discovered ...